EVENT INFORMATION & DETAILS

The 2015 Baccalaureate Service will be held in the Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall on
Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 AM

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Preacher

Rev. Dr. Charles Grant

Theme

To Be Announced

Liturgists

Members of the Class of 2015

The service will include The Wilson College Choir and the Wilson College Hand Bell Choir,
under the direction of Elisabeth Turch.

WHAT IS BACCALAUREATE SERVICE?

The Baccalaureate Worship Service is an opportunity to gather as community and give thanks to God for the many blessing that have lead us to this special occasion. A joyous occasion for the entire College community, it is a time to rejoice, to praise, to honor and to celebrate with each other this rich life of learning shared by all members of the Wilson community. Everyone is welcome. Faculty and students process in cap and gown for the service.

Wilson College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and all services are ecumenical in nature.

On the eve of graduation, the sophomore class constructs a chain made of daisies. They present the daisy chain to their sister class, the seniors, on graduation morning. The seniors toss the chain into the Conococheague Creek for good luck.

Wilson College has been a chapter member of the Graduation Pledge Alliance since 2008. The mission of the Graduation Pledge Alliance (GPA) is to build a global community of responsible graduates improving society and the environment through the workplace. GPA works to help realize a world where every graduate, through the workplace, is an effective leader for social and environmental improvement.

Graduating seniors gather to enjoy a final social event as the Senior Class. Held on the grounds of the
Sharpe House, class members traditionally attend this event in formal dress. Please note this event is by the exclusive invitation of the President to the Senior Class.

Fresh flowers and several sizes of bouquets will be available for purchase before the commencement program begins. This service is provided for your convenience through Plasterer's Florists and will be located in front of Lenfest Commons.

For your convenience, a selection of several styles of class rings are on display in the College bookstore. Other styles and price points are available and can be viewed on the Jostens website. All rings must be ordered directly from Jostens.

To order regalia (commonly referred to as "Gap & Gown"), fill out this form no later than March 13, 2015.

If you have any question, please contact Angella Dagenhart via email at angella.dagenhart@wilson.edu or by phone at 717-262-2018 off campus, campus extension 3203.

The diploma frames shown here are among many available through the Jostens website.

Graduation announcements and other related items are available for purchase from Jostens. Announcements can be purchased alone or as part of a larger stationery package. Visit the Jostens website for more information and to place your order.

The Commencement ceremony will be captured on video and made available in DVD format.

You can pre-order your copy, ensuring you will receive within the two week period after graduation wherever you plans take you!